Skin Functions and Physiology Quiz

What is the primary function of the skin's keratin barrier?

• Temperature regulation

• Protection against damage

• Vitamin D synthesis

• Detection of stimuli

What is necessary for the absorption of calcium and immune function?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

What is the function of the skin's sense of touch?

• To regulate body temperature

• To detect temperature, pain, touch, and pressure

• To produce sweat

• To synthesize vitamin D

What is a characteristic of elderly skin?

• Covered with vernix caseosa

• Becomes more oily

• Becomes thin and less elastic

• Prone to acne

What type of membrane is the skin?

• Mucous

• Serous

• Cutaneous

• Synovial

Which layer of the skin is avascular?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Reticular layer

Which layer of the dermis contains blood vessels?

• Papillary layer

• Reticular layer

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

Which of the following is a bacterial infection?

• Warts

• Impetigo

• Nail fungus

• Cold sores

What is the appearance of skin in a 2nd degree burn?

• Red and swollen

• Red with blisters

• Gray-white or black

• Pale and dry

What is the primary component of sweat?

• Salts

• Water

• Vitamin C

• Urea